The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-12-31
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Reported for the Democratic Advocated
The first church wedding ever celebrated in
Bethany Church, Franklinville, took place on
the evening of December 22d. The contract
ing parties were Mr. Frank D., son Of Mr..
David Zepp, well to do and respected farmer
of New Windsor district, and Miss Fanny X.
daughter of Mr.. William II. Hooper one oil
the highly respected citizens OF this LOCALITY.
Before the appointed time the church was
filed with relatives and friends OF the young
lady and gentleman. Promptly at 6, the houl
appointed, the wedding couple arrived, and
passed up the right side aisle, preceded by
the ushers, Messrs. Jesse L. Hooper and VIM.
L. Wilson, and groomsman Samuel Bond,
and bridesmaid, Miss Ella Zepp, sister OF the
groom. Atthe altar they were met by the
Rev. Mr.. Balthis, who performed the cere-
mony amid profound silence, which made the
occasion one of impressive solemnity. As
the bridal party entered the church, and also
upon retiring, beautiful wedding march
was rendered upon the organ by Mr.. William
K. Franklin, of New Windsor.
The bride, who is a very prominent young
lady among her many associates, was hand
somely attired in light brown silk, while she
wore on her head a bouquet OF beautiful roses
from which depended bridal veil; she also
carried a bouquet of roses in her LETT hand.
conventional black in Prince Albert style.
The church was magnifcently decorated for
the occasion. large arch of evergreen,
trimmed with the most radient and brilliant
flowers completely covered the entire wedding
party. and from the center, and Immediately
over the happy couple, swung beautiful
wedding bell. The organ also was decorated
with beautiful flowers.
After the ceremony the wedding party, and
a number of friends and relatives, repaired TO
the residence of the brides father, TO partake
of the many delicacies which justly beit such
occasions. The bride was the recipient of
many handsome and useful presents, INCLUDING
silver, glass and china ware, table linen, ceun-
terpaines, etc. The smiling faces and happy
countenancs showed that the evening was one
of enjoyment to all; and after spending a
pleasant evening and wishing much happiness
to the new couple, all departed for their
homes.
May their mingled lives on earth be spent
in JOY and peace, and be such that they may
rest at last together in heaven.
The Gay Season.
1t is probable that Westminster will be as
CAV this winter as last, when teas, receptions
and euchre parties were frequent, and the
usual tedium of the winter was unknown.
Miss Lillian Grant Emory opened the season
by progressive euchre party on last Monday
evening 1t was given to Mr.. and Mrs. p. C..
Kennedy and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. FL. Wander
ford, whose marriages were recently celebrat-
ed. and mingled with the society people of
Westminster were quite number from Balti-
more, Harrisburg and New York. The inyl-
tations were numerous and the regrets few.
Many of the ladies and gentlemen were in full
evening Dress There were two sets OF five
tables each, and the rivalry for the honors
was spirited. When the bell tapped for tho
play to stop, stars were counted and the sue
cessfu ones were found to be Mrs. Chas. T..
C. Smith and Mr.. Chas. L. Fink, in one set,
and Mrs. w. II. Vanderford and Mr. Murray
in the other The BOBBY winners were Mrs.
p. C. Kennedy, Miss Abbott, Mr.. Frank w.
Fouke and Mr.. Arthur Smith.
After the prizes were awarded elegant re-
freshments were served, and shortly after the
guests departed, after spending most enjoy
able evening.
On Thursday evening the young gentlemen
gave hop at the City Hotel, which was full
dress affair and was well attended, quite a
number from other places being present.
The music which was furnished by the Blue
Mountain Orchestra, under the leadership OF
Prof. C. Dorsey Waters, was fine, and the hop
was continued until late hour.
Thus has the season opened, and IN quick
succession there will be social entertainments
from now until the beginning of Lent. Added
to these will be the appearance here OF Mrs:
Scott Siddons, whose entertainment at Odd
Fellows Hall on the 10Th will give pleasing
variety to the pleasures of the winter.